About the company

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 66 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.

About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time role in our Christchurch Distribution Centre, working the afternoon shift. It's well suited to an experienced warehouse hand who enjoys a steady routine, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable keeping things running smoothly with minimal supervision later in the day.

Hours: Monday – Thursday 2pm -11.30pm, Friday 2pm -6.30pm (40 paid hours a week).

What you’ll do:

• Pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders
• Receive, check, and put away incoming stock
• Maintain inventory accuracy through stocktakes and cycle counts
• Operate forklifts and gantry cranes
• Keep the warehouse clean, organised, and safe
• Support general warehouse duties as required

Requirements

• Solid, hands-on warehouse, stores, or dispatch experience
• A reliable, dependable approach and a strong work ethic
• The ability to work independently, organise your time, and take initiative
• A genuine health and safety mindset – you look out for yourself and your team
• Confidence with manual handling and physically active work
• Forklift experience and licence (preferred)
• Gantry or overhead crane experience (preferred)
• Metals or steel industry background (an advantage)
• Full NZ Class 1 driver licence

Benefits

• Permanent role with guaranteed hours and weekly wages

• Supportive team and great workplace culture
• Health and wellness programme
• Flat structure and approachable leaders
• Enhanced parental leave
• Long-term stability with a growing, market-leading business

Ready to Join Us?
Click Apply Now to take the next step in your career with Vulcan. We’re excited to meet you!

Please note that you must be currently residing in New Zealand or have a valid work visa to be considered for this position.

We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment medical and drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.